Argenteuil County

On April the 27, 2017 Argenteuil County Women’s Institutes held their Annual Convention at Margaret Rodger Presbyterian Church in Lachute, hosted by Grenville Branch. Twenty-one W.I. members attended the meeting, including W.I. members from Rawdon, Montcalm County, and Prescott County, Ontario. A Memorial Service was led by Joyce MacIntyre, remembering Jean Clark, a long time member of Frontier Branch who passed away January 2017.

Annual reports were read and accepted. Installation of Officers ceremony was held

Executive President- Judy Kenton and Nancy Harkey

Secretary- Nancy Harkey

Treasurer- Darlene McCart

Committee Chairs- Agriculture – Hannah Hoare

Health and Community Living- Rebecca Fillion

Education and Personal Development- Hannah Hoare

Publicity- Margaret MacAskill

Expo Lachute Fair- Kathy Ivall, Elaine Maher

School Essays- Hannah Hoare

Following the meeting a lovely meal was served by the Margaret Rodger Presbyterian Church Women.

After lunch Melanie Wilson, Education Director from 4 Korners, Lachute gave a very informative talk about the work of 4 Korners.

Door prizes were distributed, with much energy!